Nan Huaijin · Original University Micro-words

Author: Nan Huaijin
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: "The Great Learning" is one of the representative works of Confucianism, traditionally attributed to Zengzi (Zeng Can), a student of Confucius. Together with "The Doctrine of the Mean," "The Analects," and "Mencius," it forms the "Four Books," which were mandatory reading materials for scholars in the Song Dynasty and later. The text is structured around the themes of "illuminating virtue," "nearing the people," and "perfection," with the objectives of "investigating things, extending knowledge, sincere intention, rectifying the mind, cultivating oneself, regulating the family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world." It provides a systematic discussion on the relationship between moral cultivation and social politics, exerting a profound influence on ancient Chinese thought and culture. This book is a lecture record by the renowned Taiwanese scholar, Nan Huaijin, on "The Great Learning." The title "The Original Great Learning" refers to the ancient version of "The Great Learning" in the "Xiao Dai Liji·The Great Learning." With his extensive knowledge, the author compiles a wealth of historical and literary allusions, revealing the profound meanings in "The Great Learning," offering both intellectual enjoyment and life insights.